Veneer crowns
Zircos-E Etching Liquid
World's first chemical etching system for Zirconia. Enhances bonding strength significantly without sandblasting damage.
Product Specifications
Spec Highlights
Time-lapse etching
15 / 30 / 45 min
The catalog shows surface comparison images at 15, 30, and 45 minutes.
Ultrasonic cleaner
30 mins
Place the etching container in the ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes.
Rinse cycle
2 minutes
Rinse the crown in cold running water for two minutes after etching.
Anneal
1150C / 2102F
Hold for 30 minutes, then cool slowly before removal.
Removal threshold
Below 200C / 392F
Remove the crown only after the cooling temperature drops below this level.
Purpose of use
The catalog shows the intended restoration types ahead of the workflow and theory panels.
Inlay / Onlay
Maryland bridge
Key Features
Consistent Bond Strength Enhancement
Zircos-E Etching Liquid chemically activates zirconia surfaces to improve adhesion reliability with resin cements and porcelain materials.
Low-Damage Surface Conditioning
By reducing reliance on aggressive mechanical roughening, it helps minimize microcrack risk and supports long-term restoration stability.
Biocompatibility-Conscious Formula
Developed with medical material compatibility in mind, the formula supports safe clinical workflows and broad protocol interoperability.
Precision Surface Preparation
Uniform control of surface energy and microstructure improves reproducibility and reduces variability between restorative cases.
Indications
Optimized for precision adhesive restorations, including veneers, inlays/onlays, and Maryland bridges.
Veneer Crowns
Inlay / Onlay
Maryland Bridge
Process Conditions
Observation checkpoints
15 min / 30 min / 45 min
The catalog explicitly compares these etching stages with before/after photos.
Ultrasonic phase
30 mins
The product workflow emphasizes a 30-minute ultrasonic cleaning phase for consistent treatment.
Anneal condition
1150C / 2102F for 30 mins
After rinsing and drying, the crown is annealed before porcelain layering or glazing.
Safe removal
Below 200C / 392F
The catalog instructs removing the crown only after the annealed piece cools below this threshold.
Surface treatment
The theoretical background pairs activation, micrographs, and low-temperature degradation comparisons.
Activation
Sandblasting micrograph
Zircos-E micrograph
Low-temp test sandblasting
Low-temp test Zircos-E
Time-lapsed process
The printed catalog explicitly highlights the 30-minute checkpoint as the practical working standard.
Before
After 15 min
After 30 min
After 45 min
Process Steps
Use the product as a controlled mid-workflow treatment rather than a general surface cleaner.
1
Protective setup
Wear safety goggles, gloves, and protective clothing before opening the working box.
2
Load the zirconia crown
Open the etching liquid container inside the box and place the sintered zirconia crown into the liquid using plastic forceps.
3
Ultrasonic treatment
Move the container into the ultrasonic cleaner and run the cleaner for 30 minutes.
30 mins
4
Rinse and steam clean
Remove the crown, rinse it in cold running water for two minutes, then steam clean it.
2 minutes
5
Anneal the crown
Increase temperature to 1150C / 2102F, hold for 30 minutes, and cool slowly before removal below 200C / 392F.
1150C / 2102F
6
Finish the restoration
Layer porcelain in the usual way or glaze directly for a full-zirconia crown.
Process Schedule
Treatment schedule
Scan -> CAD / CAM -> Design -> Milling -> Sintering -> Adaptation -> Zircos-E Etching -> Glazing
The catalog positions Etching Liquid as a mid-workflow treatment between adaptation and glazing.
Mastering Zirconia.
Consult with our master technicians for personalized processing protocols and case-specific support.